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Classic Chicken Caldereta
Traditional dish · Filipino
A rich and savory Filipino stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a tomato-based sauce with liver spread, vegetables, and a hint of spice. This classic version is hearty and flavorful, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on1 kg
- Pork liver, cleaned and sliced100 g
- Tomato sauce400 g
- Potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium
- Carrots, peeled and sliced1 large
- Bell peppers (red and green), deseeded and cubed1 each
- Green peas1/2 cup
- Onion, chopped1 medium
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Pork liver spread1/4 cup
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Bay leaves2
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Water or chicken broth1 cup
- Cooking oil2 tbsp
- Green olives, sliced (optional garnish)1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Marinate chicken pieces with fish sauce and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
In a pot, heat cooking oil and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides.
- 4
Add tomato sauce, pork liver, and bay leaves. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add potatoes and carrots. Pour in water or chicken broth. Cover and simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- 6
Stir in bell peppers and green peas. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in pork liver spread until well combined and sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green olives if desired.
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